The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Special Edition V1.5.97.0 !!top!! · Genuine & Ultimate
1.5.97.0
Based on the version number you provided (), you are referencing the specific version of Skyrim Special Edition that was released just before the "Anniversary Edition" update.
Mods that use the "Address Library" (a tool that helps mods locate game memory addresses) are version-specific. Because V1.5.97.0 was the standard for a long time, the Address Library for this version is incredibly robust. Jumping to V1.6 requires a new Address Library, and early iterations of the AE update caused headaches with memory allocation that V1.5.97.0 simply doesn't have. The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Special Edition V1.5.97.0
Version 1.5.97 is the last stable version before that update.
Because of this, many modding guides and complex mod lists specifically require you to stay on this version to ensure mods work correctly. Jumping to V1